The Carbondale Park District has scheduled several youth events for the Winter Break period.
Parents Night Out is December 21 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to get last minute holiday errands accomplished. Register your child for an evening of swimming, food, and fun! Park District residents pay $12.50 per child; all others pay $15.50. Don’t forget to pack a swimsuit and towel.
Wednesday December 26 and Thursday December 27, there will be a Youth Open Swim from 2:00 – 7:00 pm. Admission is $1.00 and a nonperishable food donation for the Food Pantry.
Fridays, December 30 and January 4, the Inflatable Slide will be up in the pool from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Regular admission fees apply; swimmers must pass deep-water swim test to use slide. Monday December 31, Wednesday January 2, and Thursday January 3 will have a combined open/lap swim from 3:30 – 6:30 pm at regular admission costs.
Friday Night $5.00 Family Swim is December 28 and January 4 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. A family of four pays $5.00; additional family members are $1.00 apiece. An adult family member must accompany children. Siblings must be at least 21 years to qualify as an adult family member. All aquatic programs are held at the LIFE Center at 2500 W. Sunset Drive.
Scheduled for Thursday, January 3 is a trip to the SIUC Student Center Bowling Alley for kids in grades 3 – 8 (must be at least 8 years old). The van will leave the LIFE Center at 12:30 pm and return at 3:30 pm. Residents pay $15.00, all others pay $18.75. Fee includes transportation, bowling costs, snack, and supervision.
For more information or to register for a program, call 618-549-4222.